When/where to find gray tree frogs?

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Spring is here! I'm looking for a gray tree frog to add to my family. Where might I start looking and listening for one? We have a million Spring Peepers in the area and I must say they are very loud right now. Would gray tree frogs be in the same area as the peepers? They are located near the creek in my backyard and a couple swampy areas down the road. I thought I heard a single gray chirp the other day, but it was just once and I haven't heard anything since. Is it too early for them?

Oh and Dumper, Jade, Scooter, Cisco, and Gieco are doing great and they are all overweight and on diets of once a week feedings. I'll put more pictures up when I get the chance.

[hyla]

Hi!
I found mine in early May of last year. She was on my porch. I have read they are attracted to porches because of the amount of insects that are found around them due to porch lights being on. I believe they like the same habitats as the peepers. Read the gray tree frog care sheet John has posted. It gives info on their dwellings and breeding times which is when they are most out and about.

[John]

It's still rather on the cool side even in Maryland. I would think you'll start hearing them next month. Now, finding a female is a real challenge.

[Greatwtehunter]

Late April is when you should start hearing them with any regularity. Keep an ear out at the swamps, small puddles, or roadside ditches.

[JeffX]

I found mine outside by the lights. I'd have to say if you keep watch around those you'll find one eventually.

[John]

I found mine outside by the lights. I'd have to say if you keep watch around those you'll find one eventually.

This really depends on where you live. If you live near a real city (I say real because anything in the US passes for a city - makes the word meaningless) you're unlikely to bump into them.